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Overview |
Kalamazoo College | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,210 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kzoo.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo College | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,001 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,001 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,981 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,855 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo College | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,702 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,934 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1370 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo College | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,450 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $312 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo College | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo College | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo College | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo College is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (1,210 students vs. 1,136 students)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo College or Lourdes University?
- Kalamazoo College is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at Kalamazoo College than Lourdes University ($56,001.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Kalamazoo College ($22,634 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 5.8% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,340 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 132% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($41,855 vs. $18,038)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo College or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Kalamazoo College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Kalamazoo College vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo College or Lourdes University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lourdes University and Kalamazoo College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Lourdes University (80% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,600)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($26,450 vs. $30,250)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($273 vs. $312)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/